Summary
On Tuesday, 47 people were reportedly injured, and one person was killed when crowds overwhelmed an aid distribution center in Gaza. The United Nations states that gunshots fired by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) caused most of the injuries. The center is run by a new group backed by the United States and Israel, which bypasses traditional UN aid processes.
Key Facts
- The incident occurred at an aid distribution center in Rafah, Gaza.
- The UN reported 47 injuries linked to gunfire, and Gaza's health ministry reported one death.
- The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said they fired warning shots but not directly at people.
- The aid site is operated by a new group supported by the US and Israel, not the UN.
- The US and Israel say this new system prevents aid theft by Hamas.
- Gaza's population of 2.1 million is experiencing severe hunger due to an Israeli blockade.
- Videos showed chaotic scenes with large crowds and what seemed to be gunshots.
